bottom line...the 8700 is the BEST blackberry

[chrisremo]

I have gone through 2 curves, a pearl AND the bold...but by far, the 8700 beats everything performance wise...it is the longest berry ive had problem free the bold wasnt too bad but its too sweet of a phone that i was always too cautious....my 8700g is a tank...ive dropped it, drowned it, thrown it and it still works like new!!! im waiting for the 8820 to arrive, hopefully its a good phone as well...ive heard nothing but good things about it...BUT i must say, when it comes to my favorite berry, it is DEF the berry 8700g

[wandiweah]

woot to that! and put up how the 8820 goes for you, please...i'm thinking of getting one...

[Omicron]

Originally Posted by chrisremo

I have gone through 2 curves, a pearl AND the bold...but by far, the 8700 beats everything performance wise...it is the longest berry ive had problem free the bold wasnt too bad but its too sweet of a phone that i was always too cautious....my 8700g is a tank...ive dropped it, drowned it, thrown it and it still works like new!!! im waiting for the 8820 to arrive, hopefully its a good phone as well...ive heard nothing but good things about it...BUT i must say, when it comes to my favorite berry, it is DEF the berry 8700g

Gotta agree with you. Used a Bold and a Curve for a while but just went back to an 8703. Clunky graphics and I miss the camera and MP3 but otherwise the 8700 series has it ALL over the others for performance, repeating alerts, and ease of use! Scroll wheel is MUCH better than the trackball or touch screen. Started using my new replacement 8700 from the Bold and was like "Hello old friend!"

[l.a.rossmann]

I agree.

If you're out running around and hurrying and carrying stuff and need to get to a specific option quickly, the scroll wheel will get you there faster than the trackball, because it physically clicks. If I know a certain option is five down, I don't even have to look at it since I feel the clicks.

It also looks like batman's mask on the back. It is the last phone I remember to really look like a blackberry, before going cutesy/iphone like. I like the 8700.

[Omicron]

Say what?

[chrisremo]

I am getting the 8820 in the mail soon. I'll do a little 8820vs8700 review later this week...NOTHING beats the side scroll though, i love it!

[rozzy9]

Hmm this is interesting to read... maybe I should really try out the old school 8700 then! At least you know you'd never have any of those trackball problems!

[david9962000]

I agree and it's too bad it's outdated

[Omicron]

Actually after having used the latest and greatest for over a year - the Storm - I gotta say the 8700 really isn't outdated. Showing it's age, yes, but still 100% viable. Every bit as good as my Storm for what I want it for, and MUCH better in many respects.

[chrisremo]

it really isn't outdated at all...if u think about it, what is so different from the 8700g and the rest of the berrys? A new interface? Ok some of the apps you cant use with the 8700 but the MAIN stuff is the same like home screen, themes, etc. I'm excited to get my 8820 but something tells me I'll be rockin it old skool with this one for a while before I use my 8820....it really is THE berry

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[Omicron]

Exactly right. I'm sure there'll be a better one come along some day soon, but for now the 870x is the best BB.

[Pete6]

I never owned an 8700 but from the few I handled, they seem to be built like outdoor concrete water closets.

My own favorite was the 8310 which I thought was a fine phone.

I would not criticize anyone for touting the advantages of almost any of the Bralcberry products. They are all good and they all have unique feature whilst still remaining BlackBerrys. A neat trick, RIM. Well done.

[Omicron]

Spot on, Pete.

[bmwmpower]

i love 8700Gs. I just got one today used (of course) cause my bold is resetting when i set it down. hardware issue.

[rippedvanwinkle]

I just got an 8700c, it was a company cast off. It had a cracked lens, I fixed it even though it is deactivated, because they make really cool PDAs. It will dial out, but only for SOS calls. This is my 2nd 8700c as PDA, and it is in really nice shape. I wish I could activate it 'data only' on a prepaid basis just to take it for a spin! These are almost indestructible. I work in a heavy equipment shop, and I don't have to worry about a trackball getting dirty. I even dropped it a few times. The extended battery lasts 2 days. The keyboard is huge and well lit. The 'big' screen is easy to read in most places, even under a pushback tractor! I wish RIM would upgrade these tough old things for those who work in the trades. I use it for tracking crew rosters, obscure part numbers, part orders, and it even beeps when I have an appointment. My Curve 8330 stays in the office for all work contacts, and the Tour 9630 stays home.